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Sunday, July 22, 2012

With Spring not so far off, (I like to be optimistic) we are gearing up for our second season of the Crop and Swap, beginning again in October.

Its time to make a list of all your favourite fruit and veggies to grow this spring, throw in some compost and mulch to the patch, and get ready to start planting in August!

A good planting guide can be found at www.gardenate.com to find out what to plant each month in your climate one.

After the great success of season one, we have been able to rally some support from our local council. Councillor Alison McClaren has pledged a small donation, and recommends that we ask her fellow councilors for a similar donation from their Minor Projects fund.

Feel free to email our local coucilors (as we have done) and ask them for their support for the Crop & Swap this Season.

our stall at Leura Harvest Festival 2014

What is the Crop & Swap?

The Crop & Swap is a vibrant local food swap in the lower Blue Mountains. It's a monthly event where hundreds of people who are passionate about growing or making their own food come together, swap produce and share a cuppa!If you grow your own fruit or vegetables, have chooks or make your own bread or jams, come to our neighbourhood food swap! Everyone is welcome. Simply bring a few or more items to swap or share with others in your local neighbourhood and community.

The variety and quality of items brought each year has been fantastic, from beautiful fruit and veggies, to delicious sour dough breads, even local honey, and cheese.

While we love sharing locally grown food, the Crop & Swap is also a great way to meet others and share recipes, gardening tips, and local knowledge. Come along and make some new friends in our growing swap Crop & Swap community.